THE SOMALI DELINQUENT PROBLEM
The number of Somali teenaged boys getting into the life of crime has increased significantly over the past few years. It is now a huge problem in the Somali community. I wanted to share my thoughts on possible solutions to this problem. I think the key are the parents (yes, I know this is a criticism of parents again but I'm not a Somali parent hater!). They are an important part of the causes and the solutions to this problem. An even bigger part of the problem and solution are these boys themselves. God gives people the ability to think. He also gives them common sense. My thoughts: Parents should acknowledge their son is troubled. I noticed that a majority of the mothers of these boys are in serious denial about the behaviour of their sons. It‘s frustrating to hear them go on about what "good boys" their sons are and how "smart" they are in school. Habaryar macaan! If he was such a good boy, habaryar, he would be helping you at home and staying out...